Do your own thing.
At Christmas time we have Ham with various salads for lunch. A garden salad, potato and bacon salad, bean and pasta salad and a greek salad.

I think it depends on the kind of dish. I would have no problems with more carbs. If you’re not sure, just plate up more of the salad with pasta.

I think it depends. If it’s like a buffet lunch then there might be some bread rolls for those that don’t like pasta, or a gluten free alternative to the pasta. I might also include some cold roasted vegetables (like pumpkin) that are also carbs, but a nice alternative to the pasta. We’re a hungry lot!

I would add another carb, Not only is it good for you but it also fills you up..

If I have Woolworths creamy pasta salad I would have this a serving spoon size with a small can of Tuna my dinner or lunch is done .. as hubby being a shift worker I try and keep it very simple .
But one of my favourite foods is creamy pasta salad .. omg yum

I personally wouldn’t add any more carbs but you could add some more protein and healthy fats depending on the salad. For healthy fats: avocados, feta or nuts and seeds. For protein: eggs or tofu.

It depends on how much there is I suppose that is d the salad and then the meat also generally i would say do what feels right

I personally wouldn’t add another carb.

I would normally have a green salad too

Personally I would serve pasta as the carb indeed and wouldn’t add another carb. Pasta salad and some meat or a meat substitute sounds enough, you could add some more veggies or some pine nuts to the salad.

it is probably enough to serve just one. adding extra veg is always a good thing

I would have it with some meat and make a meal of it

No I count pasta as the carb and don’t serve anything else as its too filling for us

Depends on how much meat there is. On the odd occasion I’ll add chips or else have sliced bread on the table if anyone wants it.

Never too many carbs. Maybe have it in a seperate bowl so people can choose

It depends on the situation and who eats. Sometimes i will serve it with garlic bread when kids around.

I usually don’t serve a second carb. It’ll be Salad + a veggie dish and plus some kind of protein or legume (i.e. beans, chickpeas, lentils etc)

I would probably serve something else. Steamed veg. Perhaps not another carb – not that I mind carbs!!

if it was just a regular dinner/lunch I would say no but if it was a picnic or something like that I would have a bit of variety so people could decide for themselves

Not usually the only time I would if I am catering for whole lot of people if for my family no I don’t